Russia's nuclear arsenal – a pillar of national sovereignty or a threat to peace Cover Image

Ядреният арсенал на Русия – опора на националния суверенитет или заплаха за мира
Russia's nuclear arsenal – a pillar of national sovereignty or a threat to peace

Author(s): Yordan Ivanov Bakalov
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, International relations/trade, Security and defense, Military policy, Geopolitics, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Висше училище по сигурност и икономика (ВУСИ)
Keywords: NATO; EU; Russia; nuclear weapons; weapons of mass destruction

Summary/Abstract: This article analyzes current potential threats to NATO such as Russia's nuclear arsenal as a means of pressure and use and the risk of weapons of mass destruction. The main source of destabilization is the policy of the Russian Federation, internal challenges and those caused by the complicated dynamic situation in Crimea, the Middle East and North Africa. This, in turn, requires an increase in the Alliance's expertise, but also the need for coordination, cooperation and even coordination on a number of policies with the EU. Only by continuing to maintain its deterrent and technological advantage, as well as remain an attraction for democracies around the world, will NATO be able to legitimize not only its strength but also its very existence and supremacy.

  • Issue Year: XVIII/2021
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 22-38
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: Bulgarian